"I come to you with only Karate, empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands." -Ed Parker

The Kenpo Creed is a modern code of ethics accepted by martial artists around the world. It was authored by Ed Parker for martial artists in today's world. It is used everyday by martial artists as a guide to developing a keen sense of justice.